Cancer Prevention

You can reduce the risk of cancer by:

• Staying away from tobacco (smoking and chewing)
• Eating healthy
• Getting active
• Being safe in the sun
• Limiting alcohol
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Minimizing exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals

Cancer screenings may help catch cancer at early stages when they are most treatable. Examples:

• Mammography and breast exams for breast cancer
• Colonoscopy for colon cancer

Reference - Cancer. (2012)